Dumpster Sizes

What size container is right for my business?

The City of Garland has many bin, dumpster and container options available to handle all of your waste and recycling needs. 

Front-load containers and open-top dumpsters are most often used for non-residential, business or commercial waste collection. You can arrange to have one or more two-, three-, four-, six- or eight-cubic-yard containers, or 20-, 30- or 40-cubic-yard open-top roll off dumpsters.

Front-load containers are good for offices, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, apartments, hotels, schools and universities, convenience stores, service stations, grocery stores, shopping centers, nail salons, restaurants, auto shops, hair salons, strip malls, health offices and fast-food restaurants.

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2 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 3'4"L x 6'9"W x 3'9"H
  • Frequency: Up to 6x a week
  • Max Weight: 14 trash bags ~400 pounds
  • Best for small businesses


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3 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 3'9"L x 6'9"W x 4'4"H
  • Frequency: Up to 6x a week
  • Max Weight: 21 trash bags ~600 pounds
  • Best for small businesses


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4 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 4'9"L x 6'9"W x 4'5"H
  • Frequency: Up to 6x a week
  • Max Weight: 27 trash bags ~800 pounds
  • Best for midsize businesses


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6 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 5'7"L x 6'9"W x 5'8"H
  • Frequency: Up to 6x a week
  • Max Weight: 41 trash bags ~1200 pounds
  • Best for mid to large businesses


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8 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 5'7"L x 6'9"W x 6'9"H
  • Frequency: Up to 6x a week
  • Max Weight: 54 trash bags ~ 1800 pounds
  • Best for large businesses


List of acceptable & unacceptable items

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20 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 22'L x 8'W x 4'H
  • Frequency: At least once per month
  • Holds: Up to 4 tons
  • Fee: Base rate up to 4 tons
  • Overweight fee: charged per ton over 4
  • Maximum: 10 tons


List of acceptable & unacceptable items

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30 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 22'L x 8'W x 6'H
  • Frequency: At least once per month
  • Holds: Up to 6 tons
  • Fee: Base rate up to 6 tons
  • Overweight fee: charged per ton over 6
  • Maximum:10 tons


List of acceptable & unacceptable items


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40 Cubic-Yard Container

  • Dimensions: 22'L x 8'W x 8'H
  • Frequency: At least once per month
  • Holds: Up to 8 tons
  • Fee: Base rate up to 8 tons
  • Overweight fee: charged per ton over 8
  • Maximum: 10 tons


List of acceptable & unacceptable items